The Importance of Being Earnest (1952)
Movie
1952
1 HOUR 35 MINS
Comedy
Two young gentleman go by the same pseudonym in order to escape their social obligations and woo beautiful women.
Cast & Crew
Michael Redgrave Jack Worthing
Michael Denison Algernon Moncrieff
Edith Evans Lady Bracknell
Richard Wattis Seton
Margaret Rutherford Miss Prism
Joan Greenwood Gwendolen Fairfax
Dorothy Tutin Cecily Cardew
Walter Hudd Lane
Miles Malleson Canon Chasuble
Aubrey Mather Merriman
Anthony Asquith Director
Anthony Asquith Writer (Screenplay)
Teddy Baird Producer
Earl St. John Executive Producer
Desmond Dickinson Cinematography
John D. Guthridge Editor
Benjamin Frankel Music
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Sunday, May 4
Victorian Jack Worthing (Michael Redgrave) woos Lady Bracknell's (Edith Evans) daughter.
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